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Asian Games: Parveen Hooda completes golden redemption

Boxer Parveen Hooda secured the 65kg gold medal at the Asian Games following a split verdict victory in the final. The twenty-six-year-old triumphed three-two over Chen Nien-chin, marking a notable athletic redemption three years after an earlier medal was revoked due to a whereabouts infraction.

This achievement establishes her as the third Indian woman to claim a gold in the competition, joining Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain.

The championship bout presented severe challenges as the opponent tested her defensive capabilities and pushed her toward the corners. Despite taking heavy pressure and dropping the second round, her offensive output and precise execution carried the decisive final frame.

Following the grueling contest, both athletes embraced in mutual recognition of the high-level performance.

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